Global Conflicts and Industrialization Concepts

The video tutorial covers Unit 7.9 on causation and global conflict, focusing on argumentation skills. It discusses the significance of global conflict causes from 1900 to the present, highlighting the impact of scientific and technological advances on political and social orders. The tutorial explains Western dominance in the early 20th century, driven by industrialization and competition for resources, leading to rivalries and conflicts like World Wars and the Cold War. Students are guided on using a graphic organizer to construct a long essay thesis, with instructions for a class activity.

What is the primary focus of Unit 7.9?

• Causation and global conflict

• The development of new technologies

• The history of the Ottoman Empire

• The rise of hyper-nationalism

How did scientific and technological advances contribute to global conflicts?

• By promoting peace and stability

• By encouraging isolationism

• By challenging existing political and social orders

• By reducing the need for natural resources

What does 'hegemony' refer to in the context of Western dominance?

• Technological stagnation

• Domination

• Economic equality

• Cultural exchange

What was a key factor in Western nations' dominance in the early 20th century?

• Industrialization

• Diplomatic treaties

• Religious movements

• Agricultural advancements

What did industrialized nations compete for, leading to rivalries?

• Military alliances

• Raw materials

• Cultural influence

• Technological patents

What were some of the consequences of industrialization mentioned?

• Increased global cooperation

• Reduction in nationalism

• Decline in military conflicts

• Development of new ideological dominance

What major global conflicts were influenced by industrialization?

• World War I, World War II, and the Cold War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The American Civil War

• The Franco-Prussian War

What is the purpose of the class activity involving the graphic organizer?

• To design a new political system

• To create a timeline of events

• To construct a long essay thesis

• To memorize historical dates

How many prompts should students choose to respond to in the class activity?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

What tool will students use to organize their evidence for the essay?

• A flowchart

• A mind map

• A graphic organizer

• A timeline